Effect of Age and Sex on Perception of Gender Role

Abstract

The present study aimed to explore the gender role on male and female between two age groups. Data was collected from 156 participants between the age groups of 20-30 years and 40-50 years covering two sexes, male and female through online questionnaire using Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI). Participants were asked to rate themselves on a 7 pointer likert scale.  Then, the traits of each dimension, i.e., masculinity, femininity, and androgyny were calculated separately. Data was subjected to unpaired t-Test. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) in the perception of gender role between two age groups among all dimensions of BSRI. There was a significant difference (P<0.05) in the perception of gender role on masculinity dimension between male and female within 20-30 years age group. The significant differences (P<0.05) on the perception of gender role between male and female within 40-50 years age group were recorded on all dimensions. The present study suggested that different sexes under 20-30 and 40-50 years of age groups influenced in perceiving the gender role.